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International SOS Eligibility Questionnaire

Eligibility for Harvard University's International SOS membership depends on your affiliation to Harvard and the reason for your travel. We've outlined the eligibility criteria in detail and created the questionnaire below to help you determine your eligibility on a per-trip basis. The questionnaire takes less than a minute to complete. If you're unsure about any of the criteria or have questions, contact us at globalsupport@harvard.edu or +1-617-495-1111.

Harvard affiliation

Registered Student

Staff, Faculty, Fellow, or Post-doc

Unpaid Appointment

Other

Are you enrolled in a degree program?

Yes

No

Are you an executive education or non-degree program student?

This includes course takers, certificate programs, and non-credit professional development courses and programs.

Yes

No

Is your trip Harvard‐sponsored?

Harvard-sponsored travel is funded or paid by Harvard, organized or led by Harvard, or involves academic work qualifying for credit.

Yes

No

Is your trip related to your Harvard role?

This includes research.

Yes

No

Are you traveling for an internship, job, or to volunteer?

Yes

No

Are you traveling with a School-recognized student organization or trek?

Check with your School for a list of recognized student organizations and treks.

Yes

No

Do you have an active and/or paid Harvard appointment?

You are currently on the Harvard University payroll or a Harvard Global payroll.

Yes

No

Is your trip Harvard‐sponsored?

Harvard-sponsored travel is funded or paid by Harvard, organized or led by Harvard, or involves academic work qualifying for credit.

Yes

No

Is your trip related to your Harvard role?

This includes teaching, research, service, and consulting.

Yes

No

Are you traveling for an internship, job, or volunteering opportunity related to your Harvard role?

Yes

No

Do you have an Emeritus faculty or non-quad faculty appointment?

Yes

No

Are you a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) affiliate?

Yes

No

Is your trip Harvard‐sponsored?

Harvard-sponsored travel is funded or paid by Harvard, organized or led by Harvard, or involves academic work qualifying for credit.

Yes

No

Are you supporting or supervising a Harvard student in your Harvard role?

Yes

No

Are you traveling for an internship, job, or volunteering opportunity related to your Harvard role?

Yes

No

Are you traveling with a School-recognized student organization or trek, acting in your Harvard role?

Check with your School for a list of recognized student organizations and treks

Based on your answers, you're not eligible for Harvard's International SOS membership for emergency medical and security assistance and evacuation. You can, however, access the International SOS member portal to browse country guides and research your destination.

Alternative Options
As a Harvard affiliate, you can purchase a discounted individual or family International SOS membership for your personal trips. Visit the International SOS membership portal to learn more about the discount for Harvard affiliates' personal travel.

The U.S. State Department also maintains a comprehensive list of private providers that offer travel medical insurance and evacuation coverage.

Based on your answers, you're eligible for Harvard University's International SOS membership. Make sure you review the eligibility guidelines in full. Coverage includes emergency medical and security assistance and evacuation as well as access to online country-specific resources to research your destination.